US NEGOTIATOR WHO WAS KEY TO CHINA JOINING WTO

Charlene Barshefsky paved the way for entry to the global trading bloc in 2001 and says both countries should pursue a 'mutually beneficial, stable relationship'

Editor's note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of China's reform and opening-up policy. China Daily profiles people who experienced or witnessed the important drive.

Charlene Barshefsky is known in China for her role as the chief US negotiator in the marathon talks that led to Beijing's accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001.